A new Miss Nigeria was crowned last night, after an amazing beauty contest which featured women from different parts of the country, displaying beauty and talent.

Mildred Peace Ehiguese who emerged winner, represented Adamawa State at the event which was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Miss Nigeria 2017 winner

Ehiguese replaces Chioma Obiadi who represented Anambra state. The pageant’s organiser and publisher of The Daily Times of Nigeria, Fidelis Anosike, said the show is been used to define the Nigerian woman.

Miss Nigeria 2017 winner

Miss Nigeria, formed in 1957 with the Motto, “Empowering Women Beyond Beauty’’, is an annual beauty pageant show which showcases positive attributes of Nigerian women and awards university scholarships